Drum Tower of Xi'an
Drum Tower of Xi'an, Two-story drum tower in Muslim District, Xi'an, China.
The rectangular base building measures 52.6 meters in length and 38 meters in width, supporting a 34-meter-tall wooden structure with a hip-style roof.
The tower, constructed in 1380 during Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang's reign of the Ming Dynasty, underwent two major renovations in 1699 and 1740 during the Qing period.
Twenty-four drums line the north and south sides of the tower, representing the Twenty-four Solar Terms that guided traditional Chinese agricultural activities.
Visitors can access the tower from 8:30 to 18:00, with single entry tickets priced at 30 RMB or combined tickets with the Bell Tower for 50 RMB.
The building contains a 1996 drum measuring 1.8 meters in height with a 2.83-meter diameter, recorded as the largest drum in China.
Location: Xi'an
Height: 34 m
Part of: Eleven Chinese Historical and Cultural Buildings, Drum Tower and Bell Tower of Xi'an
GPS coordinates: 34.26179,108.93893
Latest update: May 22, 2025 10:55
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